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Donald

DON-əld

Popularity

#672

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Scottish

Total Births

1,419,980

Peak Year

#30,517 in 1934

First Recorded

1880

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Donald is a Scottish name derived from the Gaelic name Domhnall, meaning 'world ruler' or 'proud chief'. It combines the elements 'domno' (world) and 'val' (rule).

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

  • Donald Trump

    45th President of the United States

  • Donald Sutherland

    Canadian actor known for his versatile roles

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

LeaderStrongAmbitiousIntelligent

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